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agreed. in WWII the jews saved from camps were supposed to be fed this way but in some cases they attacked the food trucks because they were starving. unfortunately this caused many of them to die because their stomachs literally exploded inside their bodies

It's the same with people. That was a huge problem for the allies when they found survivors of Nazi concentration camps. When they first arrived they literally had to tell these emaciated people they couldn't give them more than a few pieces of bread.

Yeah! I had to feed my puppy that I adopted a small amount of food for the meals. It was hard because you could see the poor baby's ribs, and I just wanted to fill his belly up so quickly. But it was better for him to feed him a proportionately right amount of food.

Yup. When they bite too hard, you say "ouch" and don't give them food. Then, try again and feed them when they take the food gently. You need to teach the little guys bite inhibition or they won't understand that it hurts when they bite down on you.

not necessarily... if she eats well she's probably fine, and you can get dewormers for cheap at a feed store. although a vet visit would be awesome, they're expensive as hell, and some people who would love to save an animal hesitate because of the expectation to spend hundreds at a vet.

I'd also suggest looking into vacc clinics and spay/neuter clinics, often held by travelling vets. We get my dog vacc'd at clinics, for $15 or $20 a year. They hold them at most pet stores. Spay/Neuter clinics are harder to find, and often they can't do all dogs and cat that come in, so are limited, but they can save you a lot of money.

This is one of the reasons I'm so glad my dad's best friend is a vet. If something's up with one of our animals, he can just drive over and have a look for the payment of one beer and a discussion about football. I know I can call him if ever I find a stray in need of attention.

hell yea dude. the guy i go to has retired somewhat, and he charges me barely more than what he pays for things. he knows i take in strays, so he fixes all my animals for $40 at the most (large female dog is 40, male cat is only 20). then i can afford to house them before i find them permanent homes. i've sterilized and released many dozens of well tended strays(back to their original neighborhoods), and found homes for about 10 dogs and 20 cats.

if i got all of them approved by vets, well, there would be a few more dead dogs and a lot more stray cats around my town.

I've read that you're helping stray cats, but I'm sick of people who get pets and can't afford them. These pets usually end up back in the shelters or on the street, so that's not helping anyone. And it's nice if they're being fed and all, but what good is it, if they are still bug-ridden and sick?
I'm just saying, people who are hesitating to take in a pet because of vet costs shouldn't get a pet. Pets cost money, even the healthy ones.

Get her to a vet, too. I mean, feed her first; she was probably just neglected, but you want to make sure she isn't sick with lyme, heartworms, parvo, etc. Whoever didn't feed her probably didn't get her shots and regular check-ups, either.

On another note, mayhaps you should put a craigslist/newspaper add out there. Puppy could have ran away and been lost this entire time, starving not knowing how to get back home and a family heartbroken and missing him.

Make sure you start her on a gentle diet- maybe some white rice and ground beef, start with small portions so she doesn't get an upset stomach. Lots of water, and a vet visit to see where she's at health- and age-wise.

My three Sloughis lose weight easily (as many sighthounds do), but I counter that by feeding them raw, fatty pork and other types of fatty cuts of meat. These days, with winter fast approaching here in Norway, I'm feeding them horse meat, which is very fatty. They need to gain weight and build up a bit of "padding" before it gets freezing.

I never feed my dogs any kibble or commercial dog food at all. They are fed 100% raw meat, edible bones, organ meat, eggs, fish, etc. It's very easy to regulate their body weight by switching between fatty and lean meat. And meat = proteins, which are the building blocks of the body.

For a young pup such as yours, I would recommend buying a side of raw pork or lamb, and giving it to her in small pieces. Should last a couple of days or more. If you're worried about her eating bones, you can start by holding one end of the bone and letting her gnaw off the meat. If she can handle milk (some dogs are lactose intolerant) you can give her some every day for calcium, which she needs for skeletal growth.

You can also give her a "dinosaur bone" (a huge, raw bone with plenty of meat on it), which will be good for her teeth and gums. It will also teach her to gnaw and chew, with is the first step towards teaching her to eat raw bones. A "dinosaur bone" is too big for her to bite pieces off, so it's safe. Keep it in the fridge or freezer when she's not eating it. These bones can last more than a week, and they're great for activating pups. :-)

While I've never raw-fed a dog, my cat's raw diet ended up being cheaper per meal than the mid quality kibble their previous owner fed them.
Organ meats are pretty cheap. They also seemed to eat less because there was less filler.

Roughly once a month I'd spend some time preparing food then freezing it all in properly portioned bags. Defrost as needed.

I feed my 2 dogs half raw, half kibble. It costs the same for me as 100% kibble because they are small. About $30.00 per month for all the food. I did it because one has food allergies so they get ground duck and bone and the kibble is duck and potato. The added benefit is that it also helped the other dog who was not a big eater and was a bit underweight because she loves the raw stuff and cleans her dish every time now.

Yes, people need to be super careful with feeding their dogs fatty foods (especially human foods like peanut butter, yoghurt, etc.). My poor dog is miserable on his new vegetarian, vet-prescribed diet (and so is my wallet, honestly) because of his pancreatitis.

Sorry about not answering this before. I totally missed your post. :-)

Canine pancreatitis can be caused by a fatty diet, that's true. But what kinds of fat? No research has been done on raw diets high in unprocessed animal fats. The nutritional value of unprocessed fat is quite different than processed fat, and animal fats are different than vegetable fats.

Also, a long-time fatty diet would cause dogs to get fat, and being fat is in itself unhealthy, no matter what types of fat they consume. But being constantly fat is different than putting on weight temporarily to counter the effects of a cold season.

Research has shown that dogs which people considered to be "too skinny" (approximately 20% below what ppl thought would be "normal") actually lived considerably longer than "normal" dogs. So yes, keeping dogs lean is good for their health.

In the case of my desert sighthounds, they have extremely little bodyfat, and a thin coat without the type of insulating hair that dogs from wetter/colder climates have. Therefore, I try to have them put on a little padding for the winter. This does not make them fat, it just makes them look "normal". When they're in their summer condition you can see their ribs and five vertebrae, which is how they're supposed to look when they're in prime condition. Obviously, they're also supposed to be visibly muscular and fit, which, thankfully, my boys are. :-)

Another notable thing to keep in mind is that a raw, all meat diet contains no carbs. If you remove carbs (i.e. starch and sugar, which is fattening) from a dog's diet, you have to up the amount of fats. Some dog breeds may be prone to dietary health problems, and dogs which have been diagnosed with such problems need specialised diets. Thankfully, I chose a breed that has no known genetic health issues. I count myself lucky in that regard, as I have several friends who chose breeds with well-known health problems. The amount of money they willingly spend on veterinary bills, while explaining that "this is normal for this breed", is simply absurd. :-(

I have/had a cat like that (underweight, worms, tapeworm, hiding inside cars in a parking lot to keep warm). A while ago she had to stay at my parents while I was moving. My dad started giving her things like milk, deli turkey, and other treats. She is no longer my cat and still lives with them.

Hehe, I found a malnourished pup that was about 12 weeks old. I love this dog, don't get me wrong but boy o' boy is it trouble! More affectionate than any pet I've ever had but the trade-off manifests via trouble.

Hi, just an "fyi" my dog went missing a few days ago for 3-4 days without a collar, and he wasn't micro-chipped. But we found him through facebook, so if you take a pic and put it on facebook, and ask some people to share it, you could find it's owner, if it has one. :)

I will say, though, that if something happened that caused my dog to run away (a loud noise at an inopportune time) and lose me, I'm counting on the person who finds her checking her for a microchip. She's a skinny dog in the first place, and if she got worms, after no food for a week or so, she'd look pretty similar.

So make sure she's not microchipped! But assuming she's not, congratulations on your new beautiful puppy!!!

The thing is, not only is the "she's mine" thing true - but as you'll rapidly discover "I'm hers" is true as well.

That's the thing about the human/pet thing when it's working right. It's one of life's finest two way streets. You saw her in need, and your heart grew. You took her in to help her - and because of that, if you let her, she will undoubtedly remind you every day you two are together that the truth of YOU is that you have the capacity for compassion and the will to make a difference.

That dog looks part pitbull. Please check if there are any breed restrictions in your area and/or if your apartment bans pitbulls. I'm sure you would be heartbroken if you grew super attached to this adorable dog and then were forced to get rid of it.

I envy anyone who is fortunate enough to save the life of a dog. In my opinion, you have the opportunity to develop a companionship with a level of devotion as foreign to the average dog owner as that of owning a dog is to a cat person. I wish you well.

Adorable! Don't forget to still look for owners though... even though when you find a pup so thin it's easy to assume that no one cared about her, remember you have no idea how long she's been missing. She could have been well fed when she was lost and have someone who is missing her dearly and thought she was lost forever, so at least check the paper and put up a Craigslist notice just in case.

It looks like she needed a kind person to do just that. Start her off slow with food - it looks like she's pretty malnourished, and too much too quick could be bad. Also a trip to the vet may be a good thing JIC intestinal worms exist

Oh goodness. Take good care of her. I agree with the small meals at first. Also, you can probably find a low-cost clinic through the humane society. I know how much of a strain surprise vet bills can be. It will also help to have both of your names on a vet bill in case the person who let her get in this condition tries to come claim her. They'd have to reimburse you. If they let her get this way, they probably wouldn't want to spend the money to get her back. Best of Luck you two!

Dog theft is okay as long as the poor thing was lost long enough to be sad and very hungry. In the event that it's super cute it's best not to even check with local shelters to see if a missing dog is reported. After all, only evil dog abusers have ever lost cute dogs.

I personally would at least put up a Craigslist ad/check the lost and found section and call the local shelters. You have no idea if it was a stray or just a lost dog someone is looking for. Then keep it if nothing turns up.

Rule number one when getting a free dog; there is no such thing as a free dog. This dog will probably need to be de-wormed, get a parvo test taken, and will need a considerable amount of attention for the next few weeks until it gets some meat on its bones.

It goes without saying, but get that little dear to a vet and check for a chip too. 'Found dog' posters might help, don't put up a picture, ask them to call and describe her breed/appearance. It also gives you a chance to evaluate the caller's personality.

What a sweetie. :) Good on you for giving her shelter, and a home if she needs one.

He looks like my puppy did when i first got him. He had parvo, and i mixed gatorade with baby food and fed him a little every hour for two days. Then started feeding him plain pasta and boiled chicken. He doubled in size after a week, and now is one of the most physically impressive (and sweetest) dogs ive ever seen. I definitely recommend taking him to a vet sooner rather than later.

I would say you have yourself a dog! And a nice one too! He will always be a good dog because he has been to the edge. He will love you forever. The first thing to do is feed him, then take him to the vet for puppy physical, shots and worming. You are very lucky. He chose you.

Poor baby. Please take good care of her and show her some love. Definitely start with smaller meals. And lots of water. Take her to the vet to get her checked for heart worms, etc....she will probably be the best thing to happen in your life.

good advice about feeding a malnourished dog small amounts of food. And yes, a vet would be a good thing. Did you check for microchip??
Anyway what I really want to say is that if you keep this pretty baby, you have a heart of gold

i love that you post a picture and everyone immediately starts telling you how to take care of it and all about what they do, as if you couldn't possibly know how to care of it. I hate unsolicited advice so hard.

Hey, I just got a dog that has been malnourished like yours. I've been feeding him a high protein mix of BliJac, 2 eggs, and about 1/2 can of any canned dog food. My pup Ruger has already put on 5 pounds in the 2 1/2ish weeks that I have had him.

I love to hear these stories, because it's nice to hear that the world is not full of assholes. But I am utterly FLOORED at how other's treat their 'pets' I cant believe its that much effort to take your dog/cat/horse/ferret to the ASPCA or Humane Society. SERIOUSLY people.